October, 2015
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Business Matters 02-03
Networking Opportunities Community Awards To: All Members
Mission: The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community.
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Vision: The vision of the Grapevine Chamber is a progressive business organization that brings relevant and essential opportunities for our investors and community to grow and prosper.
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Values: Excellence Innovation Integrity & Community
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Chamber Sponsors Golf Classic Thank You Volunteers
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New Members Luncheon Introductions Ribbon Cuttings
08-09
Job Fair Ambassador of the Month Women’s Division
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Renewing Members October Calendar
Learn More about the Hospital District Bond Program at Luncheon, Oct. 8 The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Jill “J.R.” Labbe, Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs, and Scott Rule, Vice President and Chief of Staff, for JPS Health Network speak about the Proposed Hospital Bond Program. The luncheon, sponsored by Northstar Bank of Texas and catered by Righteous Ribs, will be Thursday, October 8, at 11:30 a.m., at the Grapevine Convention Center. Prior to joining JPS in 2012, Labbe was the editorial director for the Fort Worth StarTelegram. When she was hired in 1992 as editorial director for the Arlington edition of the newspaper, she was the first fulltime female editorial writer in the newspaper’s history. Labbe went to the StarTelegram after serving as editor of the A.H. Belo Corp.’s Grand Prairie Daily News. Her work experience prior to newspapers
includes a stint as a national public relations coordinator for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and eight years in hotel sales and marketing in north Texas. Labbe sits on the boards of Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Literacy Coalition, a nonprofit agency she helped found that advocates for and provides training to lowliterate adults in Tarrant, Parker and Johnson counties. She is a member of the Board of Visitors for the AddRan College of Liberal Arts at Texas Christian University. Labbe is a life member of the Kansas University Alumni Association, having spent four great years of learning - and not all of it in a classroom - at the Lawrence campus. Rule attended and graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Finance, then completed his MBA at Texas Tech University. After nearly 7 years working in operations and financial analysis, lastly as Vice President of Planning and Analysis with an investment bank in Dallas, Rule earned his Law degree from Texas Wesleyan University. Rule was admitted to
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the Texas Bar in May of 1997. Rule practiced law in-house for financial services firms and an insurance holding company system as Associate General Counsel before joining JPS as Vice President of Planning and Analysis in September of 2009 where he oversees real estate, planning, insurance procurement, legal services, and other administrative areas. Make plans to attend the luncheon at the Grapevine Convention Center, located at 1209 S. Main St. (at the corner of Vine St. & Municipal Way). The cost is $25 with a reservation by 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, or $40 after that date. There is a $5 fee for invoicing, and all reservations not canceled by 1 p.m. the Wednesday of the luncheon will be billed. Please note that the late registration and walk-in fee has been increased to $40, and please register early! Reservations can be made by contacting the Grapevine Chamber at (817) 481-1522, emailing info@grapevinechamber. org or visiting the Chamber website’s Events Page.
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2015 Board Members Toni Barron
Community Impact Newspaper
LeAnn Brown
Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC
Theresa Mason MIG Real Estate
Darla Denton
Devin Designs Florist
Cory Haliburton
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
Susie Howell Frost
Nathaniel Neal
NJ Graphic Design, Inc.
Eric Wang
Ming Wang Manufacturing, Ltd., Inc.
Executive Board Paul Slechta
Panda Embroidery Chairman of the Board
Steve Haley
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Chairman Elect
C.W. Higgins
Classic Chevrolet / The Thompson Group Immediate Past Chair
Steve Brown
Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Treasurer
Joe Szymaszek
Grapevine Mills VC-Business Partnerships
Submit Nominations for the 2015 Grapevine Community Awards! Each year, the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce takes time to honor deserving individuals from the community and from the Chamber’s membership at its Annual Community Awards Banquet, sponsored by Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine.
The awards include:
• Don Ramey Community Spirit • Ted Willhoite Legacy Award • D. E. Box Citizen of the Year • Business Hall of Fame • Chamber Member of the Year • Women’s Division Woman of the Year
Nominations can be submitted ONLINE through our website: • Visit www.GrapevineChamber.org • Click on Events • Click on Community Awards You can also download a nomination form on the page, if needed. Nominations must be submitted to the Chamber by 5 p.m., December 11, 2015. Make plans to join us in January 2016 to celebrate the 2015 Grapevine Community Awards!
RaDonna Hessel
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO
Ex-Officio P.W. McCallum
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
Steve Newton
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine
Bruno Rumbelow City of Grapevine
Dr. Robin Ryan
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
GRAPEVINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 817-481-1522 email: info@GrapevineChamber.org
Networking Opportunities Business Over Coffee Morning Networking Group
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8 a.m.
Roscoe’s NY Diner
1713 Cross Roads Dr., Grapevine, TX 76051
Business Builders
Lunch Networking Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.
Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke
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Multi Chamber Mixer Tuesday, October 13, 5 - 7 p.m.
Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051 Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE at the Chamber office. Limit of two (2) tickets per Chamber membership. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis until the ticket supply is exhausted.
Business After Hours Mixer Thursday, October 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Big Daddy’s Ship Store & Restaurant
2500 Oak Grove Loop, #200, Grapevine, TX 76051 Halloween Mixer! If you plan to attend a mixer, please RSVP in advance!
To: All Members of the Grapevine Chamber The Grapevine Chamber in 2015 operated by a Board of Directors made up of eighteen. Nine members serve with three-year terms in three member cycles. There is also a one-year appointment and four ex-officio members. The Chairmanship rotation is a three-year term, so that the individuals appointed to serve as ChairElect, Chair and Immediate Past Chair will be able to fulfill their obligation. The CEO also serves on the Board as the Secretary. Those nominated will be presented at the October meeting of the Grapevine Chamber Board of Directors. These Board members and officers will begin to serve the membership on January 1, 2016, if no other nominations are received.
Board Member Nominations: 2016-2018 Theresa Mason - MIG Real Estate Darla Denton - Devin Designs Florist Matt McPhail - LegacyTexas Along with the Director nominations, the Board was presented with the proposed slate of officers to serve the Chamber.
Executive Officers for 2016 Chairman of the Board - Steve Haley, Hilton DFW Lakes Executive
fill one of the three year terms can be nominated by petition bearing the signature of at least twenty-five active members of the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Nominating Committee within ten days after this notice has been given of the name nominated. The determination of the nominating committee as the legality of the petition(s) shall be final. If no petition is filed within the designated period of ten days, the nominations shall be closed and the candidate shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their next regular board meeting. In the selection process, the nominating committee reviewed the various events, activities and committees of the Chamber to find members who were involved in the organization’s goals and activities, either through time, money or talents. They also took into consideration those members who expressed interest in serving on the board and were committed to the time involved in this service to our Chamber and business community. Several names were presented to the nominating committee of members who were interested in serving on the Board as well as officer positions. If you would like to be considered for a future board position, you are encouraged to: 1) Get involved in the Grapevine Chamber’s committees, events or activities, and / or; 2) Let someone know of your interest - either a Board Member, Executive Board Member or Chamber staff
Conference Center
Chairman Elect - Joe Szymaszek , Grapevine Mills Treasurer - Theresa Mason , MIG Real Estae Immediate Past Chair - Paul Slechta, Panda Embroidery Vice Chair Business Partnerships - LeAnn Brown, Silver Oak
Commercial Realty, LLC
CEO - RaDonna Hessel , Grapevine Chamber of Commerce In 2016, the Board of Directors will be adding an additional three, one-year appointments to the one-year Chairman’s appointment for a total of four. This will bring the total number of Board Members to 21. These four positions will be presented and approved at the October Board meeting. Additional names of a candidate for a Director’s position to
It’s Not Too Late to Reach Your 2015 Marketing Goals!
The mission of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce is to promote business that adds value to our community. It takes all of the member businesses working together to develop a stronger organization as well as community. As a member run organization, that involvement is critical to the continued growth and development of the Chamber. All members are appreciated for their support, involvement and dedication. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Executive Board Members or Chamber staff at (817) 481-1522. Presented by and per the By-Laws of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. RaDonna Hessel, CEO
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Grapevine Economic Development Can Help You…
If you are looking to permanently move your business or office to Grapevine or you need assistance in helping to relocate your business, Dan Truex, Grapevine Economic Development Specialist, can help you find the perfect office, building or site to suit your needs. You can reach Dan by calling 817-410-3153 or email: Dant@grapevinetexas.gov. 4 l O CTO B E R 20 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
Aviall, Inc. Bank of the West Frost Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center LegacyTexas Bank Oncor Electric Delivery
SILVER SPONSORS
CornerStone Staffing The Courtyard/TownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Services Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake Wells Fargo Bank - Grapevine Main
BRONZE SPONSORS
121 Community Church Atmos Energy Blagg Tire & Service Buchanan Technologies, Inc. The Carlyle @ Stonebridge Park Complete Mailing Partners Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Draper & Sons Construction First Financial Bank, NA First National Bank Fort Worth Transportation Authority Grapevine Mills Grubbs Infiniti Marinas of Lake Grapevine Northstar Bank of Texas Stacy Furniture & Design The Vineyards Campground & Cabins VWV WCK Cleaners, LLC Wright Development Co., Inc.
36th Annual Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic 36th Annual Grapevine Chamber Golf Classic, Oct. 5 Volunteer opportunities still available for the tournament, Monday, October 5, at Grapevine Golf Course. Contact Mary Jo Tellin for more information – (817) 481-1522 or maryjo@ grapevinechamber.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! (TO DATE) Title Sponsor: Classic Chevrolet/The Thompson Group Registration Sponsor: Frost Breakfast Sponsor: Library Bar & Grill at Residence Inn Lunch Sponsor: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Dinner Sponsor: Esparza’s Restaurante Mexicano Golf Towels: Grapevine Faith Christian School Golf Shirts: Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Volunteer Shirts: theTshirtguys.com Water Sponsor: Kristine A. Munaretto, CPA Golf Caps: Panda Embroidery Golf Balls: Bell Helicopter Sign Sponsor: Impact Signs & Graphics Photo Sponsor: Photos By Walt Hole in One Contests: Classic Chevrolet/The Thompson Group PGA TOUR Superstore Longest Drive Sponsor: Manhattan Construction Company Closest to the Pin Sponsor: Cotton Patch Cafe Goodie Bags: PGA TOUR Superstore Mulligan Sponsor: Debbie Gill/Keller Williams Exclusive Tee Box Sponsors: • Regus • North Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & Rehab • Grand Hyatt DFW/Hyatt Regency DFW • Adolfson & Peterson Construction Tee Box Sponsors: • Frost • Sporthole Games • Grapevine StorageHouse, Ltd. • D H Interiors, Inc. • First Financial Bank, N.A. • AJL International • Bank of the West • Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation • Signarama-Grapevine • Leasing Texas • Wise Guys Pizzeria • Scott Electric • Premier Hearing Center • Duff & Patrick O’Dell - Grapevine City Council Place 6 • Hampton Inn & Suites Trophy Club/Home2 Suites by Hilton
Thank You Volunteers!
Thank you to all the volunteers who donated their time and energy in the Chamber’s Concession Trailer and Beer Booth at GrapeFest, September 17 - 20. Concession Trailer: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites DFW Grapevine, Blagg Tire & Service, Leadership Grapevine, Hilton Garden Inn DFW North/Grapevine, Grapevine Mills, Classic Chevrolet/The Thompson Group, Republic Services, Bank of the West, Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD/ iUniversity Prep, The Novus Academy, MaidPro, Welcomemat Services Mid-DFW/Get On The Stick and our Board of Directors! Beer Booth: LegacyTexas Bank, Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, The Brew Crew, Bank of the West, Re/Max DFW, Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc., Keller Williams Coppell, The Grapevine Dentist, Grubbs Infinit, Roscoe’s NY Diner, TriVAN Roofing, Courtyard/TownePlace Suites, CHRISTUS Homecare, Just Write Communications, Whitlock Cleaning Services, Complete Mailing Partners, Inc., City of Grapevine, Casual Living Patio & Fireside, Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC, Vianco Enterprises, Hilton DFW Lakes and Shield Awards. Thank you to our Beer Booth Leadership Team: LeAnn Brown, Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC; Dana Gibson, The Courtyard/ TownePlace Suites by Marriott; Kay Braswell, Goosehead Insurance; Kathryn Miller, The Senior Voice; Sarah & James Braddock, Leasing Texas; Debbie Gill, Keller Williams; Dawn Harrison, Great Wolf Lodge; Kevin McNamara & Reachelle Spieker, Wise Guys Pizzeria; Tracy McNeil, Liberty Mutual; and Danielle Wright, Red Dog Right.
WIN MONEY FOR
ATTENDING THE LUNCHEON!
Those present at the September Membership Luncheon saw the “Must Be Present to Win” Drawing continue its climb, as the prize is now at $250 for October. Each month at the Chamber’s Membership Luncheon, the drawing grows as long as the person whose name is called is not in attendance. To win, all you have to do is show up and hear your name be called! How easy is that? All Chamber members are eligible to win, thanks to the sponsorship from First Financial Bank, NA.
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New Members: August Fusion Academy Southlake
Suite 2801
(866) 465-2558 301 State S., Ste. 200 Southlake, TX 76092 Schools-Private Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(817) 267-3000 2801 Brazos Blvd. Euless, TX 76039 Apartments Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Jenni Hubby
H&R Block
Julie Ramirez
Alfredo Robledo, CPA, PC
CruiseOne/Laura Qualls
(817) 421-0720 1290 S. Main St., #106 Grapevine, TX 76051 Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax Preparation Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(214) 988-9970 2140 Hall Johnson Rd., Ste. 102-206 Grapevine, TX 76051 Travel Agencies Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Alfredo Robledo
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum Shane Melvin
(817) 967-5910 4601 Hwy. 360 Fort Worth, TX 76155 Entertainment - Events, Recreation & Related Services Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Baylor Scott & White Family Medicine at Grapevine Kay Sharpley
(817) 912-8510 1600 W. College St., Ste. LL10 Grapevine, TX 76051 Physicians & Surgeons Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(817) 488-0211 1236 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051 Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax Preparation Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Laura Qualls
Home2 Suites by Hilton Lisa Edwards
Darling Ingredients Leonor Gonzalez
(972) 717-5520 251 O’Connor Ridge Blvd., Ste. 300 Irving, TX 75038 Manufacturers Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
David Carr Jr. - Saxophonist David Carr
(214) 457-1043 Grapevine, TX 76051 Entertainment - Events, Recreation & Related Services Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
DFW Air Cargo Association Ryan Hodges
(940) 782-4463 P.O. Box 610128 Dallas, TX 75261 Logistics Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Dondi Morse
Tarrant County College NE Campus Michelle Burris
(817) 515-6200 828 W. Harwood Rd. Hurst, TX 76054 Schools-Higher Education Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner
Texas Center for Proton Therapy Christina Mershell
(972) 929-5700 4700 Plaza Dr. Irving, TX 75063 Hotels & Motels Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Homewood Suites by Hilton Irving - DFW Airport Elizabeth Madrigal
(469) 513-5500 1501 West Royal Ln. Irving, TX 75063 Healthcare Services Chamber Rep Natalie Thompson-Garner Referred by Elaine Free-Roberson
Timberline Veterinary Hospital John Hill
(972) 929-2202 7800 Dulles Dr. Irving, TX 75063 Hotels & Motels Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
(817) 442-0525 2644 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051 Veterinarians Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse
Insperity
Jonathan Lawrence
(972) 409-4380 13447 North Central Expwy., #123 Dallas, TX 75243 Human Resources & Related Services Chamber Rep Marti Pevehouse Referred by Rich McDowell
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Luncheon Introductions
David Carr Jr. - Saxophonist David Carr Jr.
Grapevine, TX 76051 (214) 457-1043
Demlan Solutions DBA Favor Consulting
Texas Center for Proton Therapy
XM Performance
8008 Lone Oak Dr North Richland Hills, TX 76182 (800) 558-2209
1501 West Royal Ln. Irving, TX 75063 (469) 513-5500
1090 Texan Trl. Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 874-6161
Ann Adekunle
Ribbon Cuttings
Christina Mershell
Sloan & Williams Winery Alan Kunst
Hannah Wells
Taco Casa
Gina Uhtenwoldt
401 S. Main St Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 421-9463
525 E. Northwest Hwy. Grapevine, TX 76051 (682) 223-1799
Better Source Quotes
Farmers Insurance - Tina Ferguson Agency
Goosehead Insurance Southlake Insurance Services
2200 Pool Rd., Ste. 202 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251-2544
2200 Pool Rd., Ste. 212 Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 993-0311
221 E. Southlake Blvd. Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 345-6366
Brandie Buford
Tina Ferguson
Jennifer Garza
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Ambassador of the Month - Matt Pluta North Texas Regional Job Fair, October 16 If you’re an employer seeking qualified job candidates, get registered now to be a part of the North Texas Regional Job Fair, Friday, October 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. The Job Fair will be held in the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center’s Texas Grande Room. Booth space is limited, and prime booth locations are available only to event sponsors.
Booth Rates: • $200 for Grapevine Chamber members • $300 for Non-Members
Sponsor Rates (includes booth space): • $2,500 Diamond Sponsor (2 available) • $1,500 Gold Sponsor (3 available) • $1,000 Silver Sponsor (3 available) • $500 Bronze Sponsor (not limited)
Job Fair Benefits for All Employers: • Wireless internet access • 6-foot table with linens • Electrical ($25 add on) • Easy load/unload area • 2 box lunches • 2 interview rooms • Computer station for access to online applications
Sponsor Benefits for Employers: • Inclusion as sponsor in marketing materials, online and Social Media • Private concierge service to set up and throughout the day • Prime booth location with additional square footage (Diamond, Gold & Silver levels only) • Prominently highlighted on event signage and mapping • First rights on interview room use To register as an employer or secure a sponsorship, visit www.GrapeivneChamber.org and click on “NTX Regional Job Fair.” Questions? Please contact Mary Jo Tellin at (817) 481-1522 or maryjo@grapevinechamber.org. 8 l O CTO B E R 20 15 www.grapevinechamber.org
Matt has been selling home, auto, life and commercial insurance for five years. He has his own agency, Goosehead Insurance - Matt Pluta Agency, located at 1111 S. Main Street, Suite 103, here in Grapevine. He has the ability to shop many different insurance carriers to get the best pricing for his clients. He prides himself on customer service and educating his clients about the available coverages that best fit their needs. For a quote, call Matt at (214) 803-0166. Visit him online at www.gooseheadinsurance.com/matt-pluta. Congratulations Matt!
Business Insight Series Continues, Nov. 13 The Grapevine Chamber’s Business Insight Series continues, Friday, Nov. 13. Watch for email updates on the session topic and speaker! The Business Insight Series is designed for individual employees, managers or business owners who are interested in improving or developing their business skills. The Business Insight Series is at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, with check-in and registration from 7:30 – 8 a.m. and the program from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Registration is required, and the cost is $15 for Grapevine Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Register online on the Chamber’s Events Calendar or call (817) 481-1522. Questions? Contact Director of Business Development, Michael Miori, at (817) 481-1522 or michael@grapevinechamber.org.
Join the Women’s Division for the Holiday Hoedown, Nov. 12!
October is the perfect month for the cooler weather, football and gearing up for the holiday season. Let’s all get ready for our annual Holiday Hoedown, Thursday, November 12, at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes. Raffle tickets and event tickets are available from Women’s Division members and online through the Chamber event calendar at www.GrapevineChamber.org. It is sure to be another great event put on by members of the Women’s Division. Thank you to GRACE and Shonda Schaefer for being our September luncheon sponsor. The September luncheon program was a history of the grape production and wine industry in Texas. Debbie Reynolds of the Wine, Grapes and the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association informed us of many little known facts about the wine industry in Texas, such as the time many decades ago when France and other wine producing countries in Europe had a devastating fungus destroy their vineyards. During that time, they came to Texas to acquire “good hardy grape stock.” So France can thank Texas for all of their current wine production. A big kuddos to Emily McRoberts of Homestead Winery for her effort getting volunteer to fill the Women’s Division beer booth shifts during Grape Fest. Those funds are needed annually for our service projects. Thank you to all the members and their work peers, family and friends that helped in the volunteer effort. We’re looking forward to our annual Women’s Division Chili Cook Off, which will be our October meeting. Don’t forget it will begin in the early evening at 5:30 p.m. Homestead Winery with Emily McRoberts will be our sponsor and location. The next day we will be interviewing senior clients of GRACE who have been waiting patiently for our members to come and get their list of wishes for our annual Christmas Spirit program. Great work women of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce - working hard and serving the Grapevine community. See you all at our next meeting October 20, 5:30 p.m. at Homestead Winery for our Chili Cook Off! If you have questions about the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, please contact me at coplen2@gmail.com or (817) 300-8351.
Nancy Coplen 2015 Chair of the Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
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THANK YOU
To Our Renewing Members Aerostar Global Logistics and Operations, Inc.
Cover-Tek, Inc.
Serge Bernard
(817) 329-6900 551 Silicon Dr., #100 Southlake, TX 76092
(877) 245-1100 9500 N. Royal Ln., Ste. 170 Irving, TX 75063
Allison Patterson
Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Janice Kane
Darla Maxwell
(817) 251-5480 3051 Ira E. Woods Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 724-6868 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy., #258 Grapevine, TX 76051
Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine
The Grapevine Dentist
Alpha Ecological
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Monica Storm, CFP®
Charles Hill
Monica Storm
George Grubbs III
Jazmin Velazquez
(800) 729-3764 648 Midvale Dr. Dallas, TX 75232
(817) 424-5144 1400 W. Northwest Hwy., #220 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 318-1200 1500 Hwy. 114 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 251-4888 1600 W. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 300 Grapevine, TX 76051
Ashlins, Ltd.
Endocrine & Thyroid Center Lina Prost
Hogan Medical For Your Family
Truluck’s Seafood Steak Crab
Debbie Kellum (817) 442-0400 413 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 865-5315 7141 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX 76034
Chad A. Hogan
(817) 912-0500 1420 Plaza Pl. Southlake, TX 76092
Atria Grapevine
Farina’s Winery & Cafe
Shelia Carwile
Gary Farina
(817) 416-8907 3975 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 442-9095 420 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
BrightStar Care of Grapevine
Get On The Stick!
Suzie Craney
Linda Shelar
(214) 320-1111 City Place Building 2711 N. Haskell, Suite 2500, LB40 Dallas, TX 75204
(817) 488-6600 1340 S. Main St., #130 Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 722-8455 Grapevine, TX 76051
M & M X-Press Service, Ltd.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth
Steven Cunningham
Linda Keas
(817) 310-0898 1280 S. Main St., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
Jim Adler & Associates Texas Injury Lawyers Robert Adler
Ed Stone
Mike McClure
TruWest Realty, Inc. Shaune Corbett (214) 228-0383 1701 W. Northwest Hwy., #100 Grapevine, TX 76051
Waypoint Montessori Edward Jackson (817) 354-6670 1513 Hall-Johnson Rd. Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 424-0225 4109 Gateway Ct., #100 Colleyville, TX 76034
WCK Cleaners, LLC
(817) 332-7866 P.O. Box 15520 Fort Worth, TX 76119
Mid-Cities Care Corps
(817) 488-8723 340 S. Park Blvd. Grapevine, TX 76051
Chateau on Wildbriar Lake Luxury Senior Living
Grapevine Fire Fighters Association
(817) 282-0531 745 W. Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053
Winewood
Donyse Jadlowski
Eric Green
Pineider, Ford & Associates, PLLC
(817) 421-0200 1265 South Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 481-9464 1525 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 399-4800 1515 Hard Rock Rd. Irving, TX 75061
(817) 992-1634 P.O. Box 579 Grapevine, TX 76099
Corporate Building Services, Inc.
Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Todd Clark
Kelli Sattler
(972) 506-7770 11325 Tantor Rd. Dallas, TX 75229
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817-259-wine (9463) 14755 Preston Rd., Ste. 823 Dallas, TX 75254
Bob Thornton
Paul Pineider (817) 410-3700 2241 E. Continental, #140 Southlake, TX 76092
Richard K. Baker
Carlos DeLeon
October, 2015
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4 p.m.
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9 a.m.
17 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
North Texas Regional Job Fair @ Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center Register now to participate as an employer!
11:30 a.m.
Business Builders @ Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke
22
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20
16
Senior Services Alliance @ Chamber
5 p.m.
Multi Chamber Mixer @ Glass Cactus at Gaylord Texan Ticket required for entry
10
Membership Luncheon @ Grapevine Convention Center Program: Proposed Hospital Bond Program Sponsor: Northstar Bank of Texas Caterer: Righteous Ribs
14
13 Women’s Division Board Meeting @ Chamber
18
9 11:30 a.m.
23
24
8 a.m.
Business Over Coffee @ Roscoe’s NY Diner
4 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber
5:30 p.m.
Ambassadors Meeting @ Chamber
5:30 p.m.
Women’s Division Chili Cook Off @ Homestead Winery
25
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28
8 a.m.
Economic Development Partnership Meeting @ City Hall
11:30 a.m.
Business Builders @ Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke
29
30
31
5:30 p.m.
Business After Hours Mixer @ Big Daddy’s Ship Store & Restaurant Halloween Mixer
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